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What Are Lead-Acid Batteries? The lead–acid battery is the oldest practical rechargeable battery, with a history dating back to the mid-19th century. Here's how they work, and what they are used for today.

Nickel–cadmium (Ni–Cd) batteries represent a major chapter in the story of rechargeable batteries. Besides being one of the first rechargeable battery types to witness widespread use in consumer products, Ni–Cd batteries offer a compelling blend of performance characteristics that have made them a staple in certain applications since their commercialization.

Batteries are crucial in our energy transition, and demand for batteries is straining supply for raw minerals. Battery recycling is becoming more and more critical, but global recylcing rate has been uneven. Why is recycling batteries so important, and what is holding countries back from recycling more?

Do you know that sodium, the common element found in our kitchen, can be used to make batteries? In this article, we explore how it works, how it compares with other battery types, recent developments, and its bright future ahead.